HR Specialist **Date:** Nov 7, 2024 **Location:** Hemlock, MI, US, 48626 **Company:** Corning Requisition Number: 65662 Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share. We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives. Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with: + Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives + Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected + Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light + Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences + Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation **Role Purpose** Ensures plant establishes and maintains a positive work environment and operates as “One Corning” in support of Corning’s values. Assists in achieving or beating budgetary objectives in support of top quartile performance objectives while maintaining appropriate levels of HR service delivery. Assists in successful implementation of global HR business processes within the plant. Ensures plant compliance with HR-related legal and regulatory guidelines. **Key Responsibilities** + Effectively deploys hiring process for hourly workers and temporary employees. + Educates plant leadership on union contracts and local and state employment law to ensure compliance with contracts and applicable personnel management laws. + Manages and mitigates employee grievances by ensuring supervisors and leadership are creating an open forum for discussion and resolution of plant issues. + Coaches and counsels plant management in development and demonstration of leadership and management practices required to establish and maintain a positive work environment. + Resolves employee relations issues fairly and consistently that protects the plant's needs to operate effectively and efficiently. + Educates plant employees on shared service and third-party vendor capabilities to increase use and benefits of these services. + Takes ownership of specific HR initiatives that support the effective operations of the organization by developing and/or delivering HR programs (e.g., attendance tracking, training, communications). + Tracks and documents employment issues and requests (e.g., FMLA, workers compensation) as required for procedural and legislative purposes. + Identifies employee value proposition issues affecting turnover and works with Plant HR Manager to identify actions for improvement. + Establishes and maintains a presence on the plant floor to keep a read on the organization's pulse. + Implements appropriate risk management policies and procedures to ensure plant compliance with safety requirements and local, state, and federal employment laws. **Experiences/Education - Required** + Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or Organization Development, labor relations or equivalent. + At least 2 –4 years of HR experience (generalist/specialist) + Successful track record of performance in Plant HR Specialist or Center of Excellence (COE) role. **Experiences/Education - Desired** + Experience resolving employee's relations issues and conflicts. + Manufacturing knowledge and experience and an understanding of how HR can have an impact. + Experience with tracking FMLA, W/C, and DIS. + Experience deploying safety and training initiatives in a manufacturing environment. **This position does not support immigration sponsorship.** The range for this position is $66,534.00 - $91,485.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO. ​ **Corning Puts YOU First!** We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. + Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. + Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs. + Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. + Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities. + Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at. **Nearest Major Market:** Saginaw